The Oilers and Kings kick off their first-round series tonight with Game 1 between the two Pacific Division foes.
It's the second consecutive year these two clubs meeting in the first round. The 2022 series was a thriller, as Edmonton stormed back from down 3-2 in the series to pull out a victory in seven games, capped off with a Game 7 game-winning goal by Connor McDavid.
Speaking of the superstar, the Oilers captain is coming off a sensational regular season. McDavid became just the sixth player to score at least 150 points and the fourth player in the salary cap era to score 60 goals, ending the year with 64 tallies and 153 points.
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It's the third year in a row he is taking home the Art Ross Trophy for the most points in the league, and he'll also earn his first Rocket Richard for the most goals.
On the other side is a Kings team looking to avenge its first-round loss to the Oilers. Los Angeles put up the second-best regular season in franchise history, all while completely overhauling its goaltending tandem. The team is riding into the postseason on the backs of journeyman goaltender Pheonix Copley and deadline acquisition Joonas Korpisalo.
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The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Oilers vs. Kings Game 1.
What channel is Oilers vs. Kings Game 1 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): ESPN
- TV Channel (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): ESPN+, ESPN app, Fubo
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Oilers vs. Kings Game 1 is set to air live in the United States on ESPN. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, ESPN+ and the ESPN app are options in the United States, in addition to Fubo, which carries all NHL playoff games on ESPN and has a free trail.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Oilers vs. Kings Game 1 start time
- Date: Monday, April 17
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
The Oilers vs. Kings Game 1 puck drop is set for Monday, April 17 at 10 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. local time in Edmonton.
The game is being held at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta.
Oilers vs. Kings Game 1 odds
- Puckline: Oilers -1.5 (+128) | Kings +1.5 (-153)
- Moneyline: Oilers -208 | Kings +173
- O/U: 6.5
The Oilers enter Game 1 as the favorites at home against the Kings to start the first-round series.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Oilers vs. Kings series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV |
| Mon., April 17 | at Edmonton | 10 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Wed., April 19 | at Edmonton | 10 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Fri., April 21 | at Los Angeles | 10 p.m. | TNT, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Sun., April 23 | at Los Angeles | 9 p.m. | TBS, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Tue., April 25 | at Edmonton | TBD | TBD |
| *Sat. April 29 | at Los Angeles | TBD | TBD |
| *Mon., May 1 | at Edmonton | TBD | TBD |
